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P216 WWO

1997 Citroen Ax

Blue Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 WWO
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 119,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 99,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on to exhaust! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake performance - marginal

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,748 miles

temp repair exh

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,652 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,278 miles

n/s cv boot weeping grease

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,069 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 68,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,526 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,431 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 52,431 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,875 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 48,875 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?

Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
3,718
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
70,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 29,403
constant velocity joint gaiter split 24,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,047
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,801
Headlamp insecure 19,925
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P216 WWO is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Blue with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 70,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Ax fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 29,403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P216 WWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ax typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Ax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P216 WWO registered?

P216 WWO is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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